Alan Watts Talks

[onawah]

Alan Watts Man, Nature and the Nature of Man Part 1 of 4
Peace
14 subscribers
16 views Oct 25, 2020

"Listening to Alan W Watt's lectures is an amazing opportunity to gain insight, understanding and indeed, #acceptance regarding our true nature. This is an #opportunity to understand the ways in which we are one with nature and nature at one with us.

Alan Wilson Watts was a British philosopher, writer and speaker, famous for his research on comparative religion, he wrote books on subjects such as personal identity, the true nature of reality, higher #consciousness, the meaning of life, concepts and images of God and the non-material pursuit of #happiness. He relates his experience to scientific knowledge and to the teachings of Eastern and Western religion and philosophy."
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The Benefit of Living With No Purpose - Alan Watts
After Skool
2.45M subscribers
30K
644,480 views
Aug 16, 2022

"Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a well-known British philosopher, writer and speaker, best known for his interpretation of Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. He left behind more than 25 books and an audio library of nearly 400 talks, which are still in great demand.

This audio is from "Man and Nature" Part 2 by Alan Watts"

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(I used to live in the Bay Area, CA. and I saw Alan Watts in person when he was speaking there, which was a memorable experience.
I had a good friend who was his gardener and friend, and so there was a kind of energetic connection I had with him.
I also felt it intuitively on the day when he died.
However, I haven't really come to appreciate his wisdom and understanding of life until I've come closer to the age he was at that time.
Coming to terms with the concept of living without purpose is presently my personal "koan".
I wonder if he was an INFJ, because it seems that his very insightful ideas were perhaps his greatest contribution, and that is typical of INFJs. :flower: )

UPDATE I started this thread simply as a format for posting some of Alan Watts' talks. If other members would like to discuss him or his work in a pro vs con manner, please do so in another thread. Thank you.
PS I started a new thread entitled Alan Watts Discussion here: https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?121068-Alan-Watts-Discussion&p=1547734&viewfull=1#post1547734

Update: Upon further remembering, I realized that it was actually in Philadelphia that I saw Alan Watts speak in person at a small gathering in a public park. It was several years later that I moved to the Bay Area and then to Marin County, where Watts lived, and where I met the man who had formerly been Watts' gardener and good friend, and who became my good friend as well. There was so much going on in those years and in my life that some of those memories became difficult to keep in order...

[Ioneo]

He is one philosopher/spiritual teacher that is easy to understand and get something out of for me.

[Isserley]

My friend created this website (https://alan-watts-quote-generator.vercel.app/) with his quotes.

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Buddhism is not saying that the Self, the great atman, or whatnot, it isn't denying that the experience which corresponds to these words is realizable.⁣ What it is saying is that if you make conceptions and doctrines about these things, your liable to become attached to them. You're liable to start believing instead of knowing. ⁣

So they say in Zen Buddhism, 'The doctrine of Buddhism is a finger pointing at the moon. Do not mistake the finger for the moon.' Or so we might say in the West, the idea of God is a finger pointing at God, but what most people do is instead of following the finger, they suck it for comfort. And so buddha chopped off the finger, and undermined all metaphysical beliefs. ⁣⁣
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There are many, many dialogues in the Pali scriptures where people try to corner the buddha into a metaphysical position. 'Is the world eternal?' The buddha says nothing. 'Is the world not eternal?' And he answers nuttin'. 'Is the world both eternal and not eternal?' And he don't say nuttin'. 'Is the world neither eternal nor not eternal?' And STILL he don't say nuttin'. He maintains what is called the noble silence. Sometimes called the thunder of silence, because this silence, this metaphysical silence, is not a void. It is very powerful. This silence is the open window through which you can see not concepts, not ideas, not beliefs, but the very goods. But if you say what it is that you see, you erect an image and an idol, and you misdirect people. It's better to destroy people's beliefs than to give them beliefs. I know it hurts, but it is The Way.⁣⁣⁣
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— Alan Watts⁣⁣⁣

[onawah]

Alan Watts ~ Let It Happen By Itself
Wiara
326K subscribers
2,758,212 views
Nov 24, 2017

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[Mashika]

As far as i know, and the little i have read him, i wish there were more people willing to do the work he did to translate, but more like adapt and figure out, all the very heavy and complex stuff related both to Budishm and Zen

If there were more people these days willing to do the gigantic amount of work and life dedication he put on his work, as a life's work, then we could possibly have better world today, or at least a bigger understanding of these concepts

This may sound rude or terrible, but i think a lot of the current 'spiritual masters or guides' of the west are just riding on the work of Alan Watts, and they are not capable of anything remotely close to the work he did

I don't fully agree with all the way he translated/exposed/taught eastern philosophies or religions, but that doesn't truly matter in the greater scheme of things. It's just my opinion that he kind of westernized some stuff in ways that it lost its original meaning. But maybe, and i suppose, he did not find another way to expose it otherwise and hoped people would go deeper into it and eventually find the original concept and understand it.

But that has nothing to do with this :) I just think people who spend so much time and so much passion into a subject are very rare, and i do feel we lack someone like him these days

I'll go back to my room now

[gini]

For me when Alan Watts speaks -more then with anyone else i know-is as if i hear the voice of my own soul and thus i can never disagree with him.. he just never fails to lift me up!

The Bizarre Life of Alan Watts

Dec 3, 2022,12 min.
Alan Watts, born in England and living most of his life in the United States,
was a writer, speaker & philosopher.
Watts was best known for making Japanese, Chinese, & Indian spiritual
traditions in the form of Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism entertainingly
accessible to a wide and popular audience throughout the world.
Alan Watts also played a pivotal & central role in the spiritual revolution that
shook the religious status quo of the United States during the 1960s.
This change in the religious consciousness of the US brought to the
American public ancient teachings from Hinduism, Buddhism, Sufism,
Esoteric Christianity and other mystical religious traditions.
This spiritual revolution changed the United States in ways that are still felt
today.
Yoga, meditation, vegetarian diets, chanting, nonviolent protests, therapies
of all kinds, feminism, equal rights, herbal & alternative medicines &
treatments, and much much more, were all first introduced to Americans in
the 1960s and were products of the spiritual revolution.
For many spiritual seekers in the United States & other parts of the Western
World, Alan Watts was their trusted guide through this incredible spiritual
change.
Watts introduced people to spiritual and religious practices which would
help to improve and intensify the lives of hundreds of thousands, if not
millions, of people.
And, Watts treated these unfamiliar and sometimes extremely unfamiliar
religious traditions, paths, & practices in a very readable and accessible
writing style.----T6lRcGxH-Mc

[onawah]

Alan Watts ~ Watch Your Thoughts & Feelings
Wiara
326K subscribers
18K
706,262 views Oct 19, 2017
Speech courtesy of alanwatts.org

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[onawah]

The Knowledge Of Death Helps The Ego To Disappear | Alan Watts
Way Of Thinking
58.4K subscribers
62,108 views
Apr 20, 2023

"Welcome to Way of Thinking! Alan Watts on the topic of death and the ego.
Drawing on the insights of Zen Buddhism, he believed that the attachment to the life and circumstances were the root causes of much suffering in the world. Through his wise words, we learn how embracing the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death can help us let go of our anxieties, ideals and find true liberation and freedom.
Discover how the knowledge of death can help us lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life."

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[onawah]

Alan Watts ~ Be Silent Enough to Hear Your Inner Voice
Lawn Mower
39 subscribers
19 views Oct 6, 2022


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[onawah]

The Wisdom of Insecurity
Alan Watts ~ Why We Resist Change **YUGEN**
Wiara
331K subscribers
1,161,416 views Aug 15, 2017
"►Follow the Alan Watts Organization:
Speech courtesy of alanwatts.orgAlan Watts"

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[onawah]

I've updated this thread, deleted the videos that had become unavailable and replaced them with viable ones, some of them on the second page of this thread (the ones that other members posted here, which I could not change, but only "reply with quote", and make a new post at the end of the thread.

[Hym]

Alan...The Zen...of purpose..
Found in runs...

Being away from home for a while
turning from station to station
in my dorm room, finding Alan Watts,
a fellow traveler
talking western zen...
And though recognizably insightful and entertaining enough, stimulating enough...
Probably not my best kind of zen, but that was okay...
I wouldn't be finding a warriors memory in the Englishman..

And Alan...finding and losing himself in the same sentences...
Does he ever listen to himself?

So much work to do as an artist
So much time does it take..
Friends asking me out into the
Strange streets of a town.... way too small
Boring, except for my friends.
Westwood was just a station stop, down the street from
this university..

I found the deepest meditations running down Wilshire,
in the early morning...
hitting the center grass strips of San Vicente,
anticipating running into the very early morning fog

There it was easier to contemplate, while running..
Alan was there too

It wasn't until I was so tired one night, listening to Alan Watts that I heard his strange breath rhythm
and I smelled a room full of smoke..
He was a chain smoker...

I knew then that was likely the last time I'd hear him, almost live...likely only a week or month or two from the date of his recordings...
He left his body not but 2 years
from first hearing him on the radio...

Cool. He left all of this for us....and himself...

And not a half of a century away like it is now....
It's the same and different
And that's okay too..

I get up to check the drip in the kitchen
the one that keeps the pipes from freezing.....in...
the early morning cold.... testing...teasing...
the properties of water.

Leaving my room I smell chocolate
That's right....
The bit I left on the fireplace a couple of days ago
It's a smell I like..

Thanks for updating it all Onawah!

[onawah]

Alan Watts - how to see through the game - the secret to life :: happiness
Infinite Wisdom
28.5K subscribers
67K
3,412,995 views
Feb 12, 2017

"Truly the best thing you can do for yourself, to feel good that is, is to do good onto others. be it small or big, a nudge in the direction of positivity is a positive self reflection. happiness is the secret to life... there's no doubt about that. one thing i can do today is amplify goodness of greater people, and act as an invisible conduit. and that feels good. "

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[onawah]

Following the Taoist Way-Alan Watts
Being in the Way Podcast Ep. 1 – Hosted by Mark Watts
Be Here Now Network
106K subscribers
21,092 views
Dec 26, 2022

"In the premiere episode of Being in the Way – an Alan Watts podcast – Mark Watts and Raghu introduce a dharma talk on Taoism, the interdependence of nature, and dropping out of karma.

This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit https://Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts.

Discussion with Mark Watts & Raghu Markus (0:00)
Eastern Philosophy: Taoism & Confucianism (10:40)
Mutual Arising: Polarity, Nature, & Interdependence (24:32)
Dropping Out From Karma: The Way Through Now (33:16)

'The world is a system of interrelated components, none of which can survive without each other. Just as in the case of bees and flowers, you will never find bees around in place where there aren't flowers, and you will never find flowers around in a place where there aren't bees. What that tells us secretly, is that although bees and flowers look different from each other, they're inseparable. To use an important Taoist expression: they arise mutually.' – Alan Watts "

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Alan Watts – Being in the Way – Ep. 1 – Following the Taoist Way: https://youtu.be/hdwqo9G3B5A

Alan Watts – Being in the Way – Ep. 1 – Following the Taoist Way: https://beherenownetwork.com/alan-wat...

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[onawah]

Alan Watts: On Being God – Being in the Way Podcast Ep. 6 – Hosted by Mark Watts
Be Here Now Network
106K subscribers
112,631 views Dec 26, 2022 Alan Watts - Being in the Way

(I'm not listening to this series in order, but randomly according to my intuition as to which one will speak to me most clearly at the time. But listening to them in order is probably a good idea too...This particular episode has been helpful to me in consideration of the issues raised in in this thread: https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?120556-A-global-disaster-is-coming-in-2023--that-s-for-sure--)

"In ‘On Being God,’ Alan shares on therapy, religion, mystical experiences, & Jesus, before playing the hilarious and light-shedding role of a clinical patient who realizes they’re God.

This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit https://Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts.

Mystical Experiences // Humanity & Nature // Psychiatry & Religion (0:00)
Jesus & The Great Heresy // Democracy in the Kingdom of Heaven // Karma & Responsibility (23:23)
On Being God: Alan Watts Clinical Experience (38:38)

'To know that you are God is another way of saying that you feel completely with this universe, you feel profoundly rooted in it and connected with it, you feel that the whole energy which expresses itself in the galaxies, is intimate. It is not something to which you are a stranger, but it is that with which you are intimately bound up, that in your seeing, your hearing, your talking, your thinking, your moving, you express that which it is that moves the sun and other stars.' – Alan Watts"

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[onawah]

Alan Watts: Man is a Hoax – Being in the Way Ep. 20
Be Here Now Network
106K subscribers
33,561 views Premiered Jan 30, 2023

"Sifting down behind the cultural myth of man as separate, Alan explores how we are all actually Earth, the Universe, and the Big Bang.

In this episode of Being in the Way, Alan takes us on a journey from childhood to adulthood, highlighting how we are trained into separation from a young age, and forced to focus on the never-arriving “future,” rather than being present in the moment. Through this lens, he further spelunks the “hoax of man” and offers insight into how this sense of ego identity creates tension and frustration.

This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts.

In this episode Alan discusses:

How from childhood onward we are constantly preparing for something in the future, rather than being present for life
The culture’s division of work and play, and the confused idea that money can buy you pleasure
Growing up in society, identity, defining a person, and being a “genuine fake”
How the sense of ego creates tension, separation, alienation, and frustration
The inseparable connection of the polarity of self and other
The dawn of creation and how we are not actually separate from the Big Bang
The 19th-century myth that man is a fluke in an unintelligent, automatic universe

'Your actual self—what is finally and fundamentally you—is not a separate and lonely part of the world, but the real you is the world itself, everything that there is, expressing itself as this particular organism here and now.' – Alan Watts "


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[onawah]

A Reason To Stop Worrying - Alan Watts on the Timeless Rhythms of Life
T&H - Inspiration & Motivation
539K subscribers
186,843 views Premiered Jan 30, 2023

(I can't imagine a more profound and meaningful talk than this one from Alan Watts.)

"A powerful and eye-opening speech by Alan Watts on life's eternal rhythms and th emysteries of the ocean. Original Audio sourced from: Love of Waters - Early Radio Recordings."
►“Nothingness is really like the nothingness of space, which contains the whole universe.”

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[gini]

Amen to that ,thank you Onawah for your wise words:bowing:

[ExomatrixTV]

We're Already Playing But People Don't See It - Alan Watts Explains The Game:

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An incredibly eye-opening speech from the late philosopher Alan Watts.
Original Audio sourced from: “Alan Watts - Extended Seminars - Human Consciousness - Nature of Consciousness 2 - Video Produced and Edited by T&H Inspiration

#alanwatts #t&h #consciousness

“Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.”
Alan Watts

►Speaker: Alan Watts (1915 - 1973)

[onawah]

I agree with that wholeheartedly. I think the theory in Hindu cosmology, that creation's purpose is for the play of Maya, holds so much truth about the "WHY" of existence.
Or as Clif High expresses it, the purpose of the cosmos is to discover NOVELTY, which I think is very much along the same lines...
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“Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.”
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►Speaker: Alan Watts (1915 - 1973)

[ExomatrixTV]

25 Minutes Of Pure Genius - Alan Watts On "The Symbol With No Meaning"

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In this video remixed from a rare early radio series, Alan Watts analyses the paper "THE SYMBOL WITH NO MEANING" by Joseph Campbell.
His explanation helps us shatter the rigid structures and see the essence of us , away from dogmas and as a pure expression of the universe.

Alan Watts Bio

Alan Watts was a British philosopher and writer who gained worldwide recognition for his insightful views on philosophy, personal growth, creativity, and spirituality. He was born on January 6, 1915, in Chislehurst, England, and died on November 16, 1973, in his home in California, USA.

Watts was renowned for his ability to communicate complex philosophical concepts in a way that was accessible to the general public. He believed that philosophy should not be confined to academic institutions but should be a part of everyday life.

He was an advocate of personal growth, which he believed was a continuous process of self-discovery and expansion of one's consciousness. He believed that true personal growth was not just about acquiring knowledge or skills but involved a deepening of our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Alan Watts was also a strong proponent of creativity, which he saw as an essential aspect of human existence. He believed that creativity was a means of expressing our innermost selves and connecting with something larger than ourselves.

He had a deep interest in spirituality and believed that it was not just about religion or dogma but was a way of being in the world. He saw spirituality as a means of connecting with ourselves, others, and the universe at large.

[onawah]

There are many threads on this subforum "Spiritual and self-help practices that seem to work"...that are devoted to such discussions: https://projectavalon.net/forum4/forumdisplay.php?150-Spiritual-and-self-help-practices-that-seem-to-work
I have started a new thread there entitled "Discussing Alan Watts": https://projectavalon.net/forum4/showthread.php?121068-Discussing-Alan-Watts&p=1555443&viewfull=1#post1555443
...which could be utilized for that purpose.
And which would encourage more inspirational talks from Alan Watts on this thread, hopefully, without interruption.
I have been informed that the Mod team is presently short-staffed, so hopefully this will be of assistance to them as well.
(... Though I am unable to move any posts myself. I could remove the content of my posts here, but I hope it will not come to that.
This may seem like a petty issue, but I think the starter of a thread should have some say as to the purpose and direction of the thread. )


That can be accomplished better if their discussion is moved to a new thread where the discussion can continue uninterrupted if desired.
I started this thread with the sole intention of posting some of Alan Watt's talks.
As the OP, that should be my perogative,and I will state my intention more plainly in an update on the first post.


I would greatly appreciate it if Applesprig and ExomatrixTV would ask the Mods to have their conversation moved to a different thread, as their discussion adds very little to this thread except distraction.:focus:
...


I respectfully disagree with this request.

I am new to Alan Watts. I have found this entire thread very informative and this exchanges has been additive to me.

Applesprig introduced a facet of the discussion that sheds light on the impact Watts has had on some people and the Satanic view. Exo's responses provide an alternative perspective. I appreciate being able to see and ponder both so that I may decide on my own...

UPDATE: Thanks to the Mod team for honoring my request! :highfive: We now have 2 separate threads, this one for posting talks by Alan Watts, and the second new one for discussion about Alan Watts himself.

[onawah]

Alan Watts - We Need to Shut Up
Metamorphosis 77
94.9K subscribers
41,532 views
Jan 10, 2023

"He tried to introduce eastern philosophies to the western world and help the constantly occupied western mind to slow down.

This speech discusses the need for meditation and that we finally need to silence our constant inner monologue."

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[onawah]

Ego Death Will Save the World / Alan Watts -
Metamorphosis 77
94.9K subscribers
357,448 views
Jan 4, 2021

"This speech discusses ego death and how it constitutes a fundamental element in our attempt to re-institute connection with the world around us."

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[onawah]

Alan Watts ~ An Act Of Faith...
Wiara
331K subscribers
1,509,056 views Oct 13, 2018

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[onawah]

Jesus Christ and Christ Consciousness - Wake Up To Who You Really Are - Alan Watts
MindPodNetwork
41.7K subscribers
40,687 views Aug 8, 2019

"Instead of thinking about Jesus as a person, imagine that it's a state of consciousness that everyone has access to at any time.

The realization of who you are is a resurrection. Waking up in your mind as "I AM" while knowing you're still you is Christ Consciousness.

In this lecture Alan Watts discusses Jesus as a person and what his true religion consisted of."

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[onawah]

You Have to Let it Happen
let me change your life
6.27K subscribers
556 views Premiered Mar 19, 2023
"More on https://www.alanwatts.org/ "

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Some very insightful words of wisdom from Alan Watts, beginning at 13 minutes into the video, about how Democracy inevitably becomes Fascism...
And at 16 minutes in, about why a wise King keeps the Court Fool :jester: close by, to remind the King that he too is only human, and not to give himself airs and graces, and to remember that there are forces and domains far beyond his...
And finally, that it is very difficult in our present world to abandon nationality.

[onawah]

The Ambition To Be Less Egotistic Is A Form Of Ego | Alan Watts
Way Of Thinking
58.4K subscribers
18,989 views
Mar 5, 2023

"Welcome to Way of Thinking! In this video, we hear Alan Watts talking about not trying to distract ourselves from our emotions. Philosopher and spiritual teacher Alan Watts shares his perspective on depression, anxiety, and the nature of the human ego. Watts reminds us that the more we try to suppress or eliminate our negative emotions, the more power they have over us. Instead, he encourages us to accept and embrace all aspects of ourselves, including our fears and doubts. He also explains why we can't just be free from ego."

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[onawah]

"The Gateless Gate" (RARE)
Alan Watts/30 min of PURE GENIUS
Anima Creativa
1.55K subscribers
80,442 views Apr 25, 2023
Alan Watts for a Creative Life

"In this video, Alan Watts discusses the ancient Zen Text "The Gateless Gate", a foundational set of 40 zen stories Koans that impart the Buddhist Wisdom in a very unique way to achieve the sudden awakening or Satori.
In these 30 Min of PURE Genius , Alan dives into the Zen philosophy and practice through the lens of the Gateless Gate reviewing 4 of the 40 stories.
If you are curious to read more , you can read "The Gateless Gate" for FREE , here: https://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/glg/index.htm"

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[onawah]

Alan Watts ~ Don't Force Anything **Wu Wei**
Wiara
331K subscribers
1,761,286 views Nov 24, 2018

Speech courtesy of alanwatts.org

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[onawah]

When You Are Ready To Wake Up, You Are Going To Wake Up | Alan Watts
Way Of Thinking
67.6K subscribers
173,199 views
May 7, 2023

"Welcome to Way of Thinking! Alan Watts talks about the concept of awakening and encourages us to explore our own potential for self-realization. Alan Watts invites us to examine our beliefs, question our assumptions, and tap into the deeper dimensions of our being. Alan Watts reminds us that true awakening cannot be imposed from the outside, but must arise from within when we are ready to embrace it. Telling us that we are powerful beings, and everything that happens is connected; so in some way things happens for us, created by us, not to us."

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[gini]

8BfNUbzhEMY--Sep 3, 2023
Why do people perceive and react to the ever-changing nature of life in different ways. If some seek to be rational, analytical, and in control, while others value spontaneity, emotion, and fluidity, which approach could be more beneficial in the long run.

Alan Watts addresses these very questions, challenging the mechanistic concept of the universe, and argues that it's just one way of looking at things. Consciousness may indeed exist even in inanimate objects and reality is more interconnected and fluid than a rigid mechanistic view implies. Life is just too alive, too vibrant, and too full of potential to be reduced to mere mechanics. What could be more open and more appreciative a perspective on the world?

[onawah]

Alan Watts For When You Feel Stressed
T&H - Inspiration & Motivation
589K subscribers
120,884 views Aug 28, 2023

"This will make you rethink your perception of life. Alan Watts' powerful and profound lecture on letting things go. Original audio sourced from: Extended Seminars - The Future - The Future of Communications"

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[onawah]

Alan Watts: On Being God – Being in the Way Podcast Ep. 6 – Hosted by Mark Watts
Be Here Now Network
150K subscribers
685,421 views
Dec 26, 2022
Alan Watts - Being in the Way

"In ‘On Being God,’ Alan shares on therapy, religion, mystical experiences, & Jesus, before playing the hilarious and light-shedding role of a clinical patient who realizes they’re God.

This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass’ Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit https://Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts.

Mystical Experiences // Humanity & Nature // Psychiatry & Religion (0:00)
Jesus & The Great Heresy // Democracy in the Kingdom of Heaven // Karma & Responsibility (23:23)
On Being God: Alan Watts Clinical Experience (38:38)"

“To know that you are God is another way of saying that you feel completely with this universe, you feel profoundly rooted in it and connected with it, you feel that the whole energy which expresses itself in the galaxies, is intimate. It is not something to which you are a stranger, but it is that with which you are intimately bound up, that in your seeing, your hearing, your talking, your thinking, your moving, you express that which it is that moves the sun and other stars.” – Alan Watts

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[onawah]

Just Shut Up | Alan Watts on Reality and the True Purpose of Meditation
Spirituality Unplugged
90 subscribers
Sep 23, 2023

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[onawah]

The Path To Enlightenment By ALAN WATTS
Jofy & the Spiritual Teachers Of Our Time
5.56K subscribers
7/29/21

"Alan Watts explains the path to Enlightenment.

Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher, writer and speaker known for interpreting and popularizing Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism for a Western audience. Born in Chislehurst, England, he moved to the United States in 1938 and began Zen training in New York. He received a master's degree in theology from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary and became an Episcopal priest in 1945. He left the ministry in 1950 and moved to California, where he joined the faculty of the American Academy of Asian Studies.

Watts gained a following while working as a volunteer programmer at the KPFA radio station in Berkeley. He wrote more than 25 books and articles on religion and philosophy, introducing the emerging hippie counterculture to The Way of Zen (1957), one of the first bestselling books on Buddhism. In Psychotherapy East and West (1961), he argued that Buddhism could be thought of as a form of psychotherapy. He considered Nature, Man and Woman (1958) to be, "from a literary point of view—the best book I have ever written". He also explored human consciousness and psychedelics in works such as "The New Alchemy" (1958) and The Joyous Cosmology (1962)."

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[onawah]

Alan Watts For When You Think Too Much
T&H - Inspiration & Motivation
604K subscribers

"Oct 23, 2023 Alan Watts Videos by T&H Motivation & Inspiration
A clarifying and powerful lecture from Alan Watts on Jesus and religion."

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[gini]

30 dec 2023
Don't Fall For This Trap - Alan Watts on Work and Play
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'Alan Watts: His Final Radio Interview in 1973 |🌸| A Cosmic Conversation on Life as Play'. S9QVzSFh_ZQ -49 min-- Feb 18, 2024 --
'Embark on a journey through time with the last radio interview featuring the iconic philosopher, Alan Watts, recorded shortly before his passing in 1973. In this profound discussion, Watts explores the nature of existence and our role within the cosmic tapestry, sharing his timeless insights on how life should be approached as a game.

As the voice of wisdom echoes across the expanse of the universe, cherish this rare opportunity to hear Alan Watts' reflections on the meaning of life. In his characteristic eloquence, Watts encourages us to view life not as a serious ordeal but as a playful adventure, urging us to engage with existence as one would play a game.

This interview serves as a poignant glimpse into Watts' final reflections, offering a deathbed wish for our satisfaction with life. For a moment, I grew teary eyed listening to the long lost voice of Alan, mourning inside the demise of this wise man, then I smiled and realized how Alan would laugh with joy at this sentiment, and I imagined I heard his raspy laugh from the great beyond, as if he was sharing a cosmic joke from the other side.

Join us in honoring the legacy of Alan Watts, whose wisdom continues to resonate across time and space. Subscribe, like, and share to keep the flame of Alan's insights alive, ensuring that his laughter and teachings endure for generations to come.

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Alan Watts (1915-1973) was a British writer, speaker, and philosopher known for popularizing Eastern philosophy and making it accessible to a Western audience. His teachings, often delivered in a captivating and engaging manner, explored the nature of consciousness, the meaning of life, and the interplay between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. Here are some key aspects of Alan Watts' life and work:

1. Early Life and Education:
◦ Alan Wilson Watts was born on January 6, 1915, in Chislehurst, Kent, England.
◦ He showed an early interest in the mystical and philosophical aspects of life, which later influenced his intellectual pursuits.

2. Religious and Philosophical Exploration:
◦ Watts initially trained as an Anglican priest but left the Church in his early twenties.
◦ He explored various Eastern philosophies, particularly Zen Buddhism and Taoism, and became a self-taught expert on these subjects.

3. Move to the United States:
◦ In 1938, Watts moved to the United States, where he initially worked as an Anglican priest in Chicago.
◦ He eventually left the ministry and settled in California, where he began his career as a writer, speaker, and interpreter of Eastern philosophy.

4. Authorship:
◦ Alan Watts authored numerous books, including "The Wisdom of Insecurity," "The Way of Zen," "Nature, Man and Woman," and "The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are."
◦ His writings blend traditional Western philosophy with Eastern wisdom, presenting complex ideas in a more accessible and engaging manner.

5. Public Speaking and Lectures:
◦ Watts gained popularity through his public lectures and radio broadcasts, where he eloquently discussed complex philosophical concepts in a way that resonated with a broad audience.
◦ His ability to convey Eastern philosophical ideas to Western audiences played a significant role in introducing these concepts to the mainstream.

6. Legacy and Influence:
◦ Alan Watts' teachings continue to influence a wide range of individuals, from scholars and intellectuals to artists and spiritual seekers.
◦ He is often credited with helping to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western thought and making Eastern philosophy more understandable and relatable to Western audiences.

7. Death:
◦ Alan Watts passed away on November 16, 1973, at the age of 58.
◦ Despite his relatively short life, his impact on the dissemination of Eastern philosophy in the West remains enduring.

Alan Watts' legacy endures through his writings, lectures, and the ongoing popularity of his ideas, which continue to inspire people seeking a deeper understanding of life, consciousness, and the human experience.'